The framers of the Constitution believed that minority rights must be respected in order to achieve all the following goals EXCEPT
A) Contribute to a political culture where the minority will respect majority decisions
B) To prove that slavery was unjust
C) Instill a sense that decisions have been arrived at fairly
D) Promote government legitimacy and stability

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The framers of the Constitution did not explicitly aim to prove that slavery was unjust through the respect of minority rights. In fact, the original Constitution included provisions that accommodated slavery, such as the Three-Fifths Compromise. The other options (A, C, D) align with the framers' beliefs in creating a balanced system that respects minority rights to ensure political stability, fairness, and legitimacy.

The Framers of the Constitution Believed That Minority Rights Must